Auburn, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Auburn Police Department serves the city of Auburn, MA in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 452 violent crimes and 1,307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.6 per 100k residents, which is 43.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 184.9 per 100k, 13.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.6 | A | 452 | 106.2 | -43.9% |
| Property Crime | 184.9 | C | 1307 | 163.6 | +13.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.8 | D | 152 | 22.3 | +34.0% |
| Burglary | 77.5 | F | 130 | 24.0 | +222.6% |
| Larceny | 89.5 | B | 1099 | 116.4 | -23.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.9 | B | 70 | 22.2 | -19.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 4 miles | A 7.5 | A 105.2 | Violent: 87.4% lower Property: 43.1% lower |
| Millbury | 4 miles | B 92.6 | C 170.9 | Violent: 55.3% higher Property: 7.5% lower |
| Sutton | 6 miles | A 63.6 | A 31.8 | Violent: 6.7% higher Property: 82.8% lower |
| Worcester | 6 miles | C 123.4 | B 138.4 | Violent: 107.0% higher Property: 25.1% lower |
| Charlton | 8 miles | A 7.4 | A 22.3 | Violent: 87.5% lower Property: 87.9% lower |